A Voltage Regulator Has the Following Ratings: Vin = 10

question 9

Multiple Choice

A voltage regulator has the following ratings: Vin = 10 Vdc to 15 Vdc, IL = 20 mA maximum) , and regulation = 0.01%. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The load current demand on the regulator cannot exceed 20 mA.
• B) The rated output voltage must be some value that is less than 10 Vdc.
• C) The rated output voltage falls somewhere between 10 Vdc and 15 Vdc.
• D) As long as the input voltage remains within its rated range, Vout will equal 0.01% of Vin.

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